Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | City should support PUSD reopening efforts By Mayor Teddy Gray King | March 19, 2021 Piedmont's mayor, Teddy Gray King, says the city must step up its partnership with schools to support increased hours for in-person learning.
Featured in Category Commentary | Asians are good at math? Why dressing up racism as a compliment just doesn’t add up By Niral Shah, assistant professor of learning sciences and human development, University of Washington | The Conversation | March 19, 2021 We all can play a role in resisting this false narrative.
Around Town Commentary | Remembering the “before” and “after” of March 2020 By Kathryn Pritchett | March 9, 2021 What was the last thing you did before a global pandemic changed how we live our lives?
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Two feet could make all the difference By Rob Phillips & Elisa Lee | March 9, 2021 Parents Rob Phillips and Elisa Lee say social distancing criteria could stand in the way of reopening.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Make the new pool facility carbon neutral By Indira Balkissoon, Amy Griffith, Garrett Keating, Marianne Mitosinka, Margaret Ovenden, Tom Webster | March 5, 2021 A pool facility that heats with fossil fuel, as the old pool did, is out of line with our commitment to sustainable energy sources.
Around Town PADC condemns anti-Asian hate incidents By Piedmont Anti-Racism and Diversity Committee | March 5, 2021 Racist rhetoric (e.g. “China virus” and “kung flu”) has led to increased xenophobia, harassment and violence against Asian Americans.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | PUSD must commit to full-day classroom instruction By Beach, Havens, Wildwood, PMS and PHS Parents | March 2, 2021 More than 90 parents sign letter urging district and school board to show more leadership in getting kids back to school
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Delays in reopening schools could impact home values By Sarah Abel and Julie Gardner, realtors | March 2, 2021 Schools not open full-time means the community is less desirable for young families seeking an excellent school system, write local realtors Sarah Abel and Julie Gardner
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Full-time school reopening is the goal By Brad Kittredge | March 2, 2021 Partial reopening is important progress, but we need a plan to ensure we are at full-time by this fall, says parent Brad Kittredge
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | A call for return to full-time, in-person school By Laura Maestrelli | February 26, 2021 Parent Laura Maestrelli says PUSD must demonstrate a firm commitment to reopening schools in the fall.